I actually use this as a last step on top of my moisturizer to add more moisture and soothe my skin when it's extra dry. I don't use a cotton pad I just apply it with my fingers. It really moisturizes and calms redness without being heavy and greasy, and doesn't break me out.

My skin is extremely picky. I have oily forehead/nose, and have extremely sensitive skin. I tried the moisturizers for oily skin, but most of them irritated my eyes or dried out my skin too much. I decided to try the Skin recovery line, and I am so glad I did. The mask and moisturizers are nice, but this toner has been a life saver! My skin feels hydrated without feeling greasy. It is lightweight but provides just enough moisture to calm my sensitive skin. I was worried it would cause me to break out since I have oily patches of skin, but it has been the best purchase I have ever made for my face.

I have been using Paulas Choice for many years. This is the one item that I cannot do without. After cleansing, this toner makes my face instantly feel soothed and moisturized. I swear I can feel my skin thanking me. There may be other products that have more beneficial ingredients, but this is the one that I am always sure to have on hand.

I use this product after the Recovery cleanser. I originally applied with a cotton pad but I found that most of the product was absorbed into the cotton pad and didn't come onto my skin. Luckily, this isn't entirely liquid-ey and sort of has a lotion-like texture, so I can apply directly using my hands. I always thought toners were supposed to dry out your skin, based on my poor prior experience with them, but I find that this does the opposite of that! It is a refreshing feeling and a good addition to my skincare routine. It is also really big in size, so I know it will last me a while. However, if you are looking to save money, I wouldn't consider this an essential. It is nice to have but definitely not a holy grail product. If you can buy only a few products, I would focus on a good cleanser, moisturizer, and a BHA exfoliant. This toner is a nice touch, however.

This is my favorite pc toner. I've tried the resist line and skin balancing and prefer this. I have combo very sensitive skin and this is the prefect first step after cleansing. I prefer a toner that does not leave my skin with that stripped and squeaky clean feel and this fits my preference.

My preteen daughter uses this also, as she is just learning to wash her skin with a cleanser and can't really do that effectively enough yet to remove the little makeup she sometimes wears. This assures me its all coming off and not siting on her young skin. It's a great price for a good amount of product.

The only products I've found that successfully treat my acne are prescription topical lotions. Unfortunately, these products leave me with a burning sensation and redness, especially around my eyes. I started using this toner every day after cleansing and it's been a miracle! It's very soothing and I've noticed that my acne treatments don't inflame my skin the way they used to. I started out with a sample and I was a little leery about purchasing a whole bottle as it costs more than I usually spend on skin care, but the bottle is actually quite large and should last a long time. For a large quantity of something that actually works, it's well worth the money.

Service and delivery comments:

Fantastic service from PC. My products arrived within three days of ordering, even though it was the week before Christmas. As a first-time user, I love that I was able to get samples of many different products to figure out which ones worked for me before making a major investment.

This product has been a skin saver for me, and I wanted to let everyone know it isn't only for dry skin! I have combo skin and wouldn't normally consider using a super moisturizing toner (I usually use Resist Weightless Toner) BUT after adding a couple of new products to my routine with active ingredients, my skin was super irritated and sensitive. This usually happens when I add new products, I'm not really sure why. I have never considered myself to have sensitive skin, but that was before I started using AHA, BHA, Retinol, Vitamin C, ect on a daily basis. So, I went on a desperate search for a sensitive skin product I thought might help. I figured this would be lightweight enough to not add another "layer" to my treatments. The FIRST time I used it I noticed results. My skin was less red, and it FELT so soothing to my irritated skin. The first night I used it I actually didn't even put on my moisturizer because the toner was already hydrating enough. I have been using it for a month now and I don't have the flaking side effect from using Retinol. It is a milky liquid that is very moisturizing and perfect for the winter or for those who are dry, but I would also highly recommend it to others who are sensitive to certain products or are undergoing a procedure. I read that this toner is perfect to prep your skin for a procedure (like a peel or laser treatment) and for post procedure. I will probably alternate using this with the Resist Weightless Toner after my skin adjusts completely to the higher concentration of Retinol, as it may be too moisturizing for my skin daily, but I will definitely will not be without it again! It would be perfect for use after a sunburn (hope that doesn't happen, but let's be real...sometimes it does!) or anytime you may have sensitive skin for any reason. I was the type that didn't think I needed a toner, but after learning more about skin care from Paula & her team, I use one daily and I can tell a difference in my skin from this one simple product!

This is the first product in the Skin Recovery line I tried (having used other PC products for years). This is very gentle, and removes extra traces of makeup left behind. It feels great and will definitely continue with this even though the Skin Recovery cleanser and moisturizer didn't work so well for me.